Police arrest organiser, four others over Delta festival assaults

Delta State Police Command Spokesman SP Bright Edafe. Credit: Delta State Police Command. Delta State Police Command has arrested five persons, including the community head and chief organiser of the Ozoro festival, in connection with the alleged sexual assault of women during the annual event in the state. The Public Relations Officer of the command, […]

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2027 gov poll: Succession firestorm in 10 states

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun and Gombe State Governor, Muhammad Inuwa Yahaya The simmering build-up to the 2027 general elections is rapidly giving way to an expansive and high-stakes succession season in at least 10 states, as governors in their final terms prepare to exit and a new generation of […]

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Full List: Eight countries offering cash incentives to attract new residents

Italian flag As many countries grapple with ageing populations and shrinking rural communities, governments and local authorities are increasingly introducing incentives to attract new residents and stimulate economic activity. From financial grants to housing support and business funding, these initiatives are aimed at reversing population decline and revitalising underpopulated areas. As reported by Forbes and […]

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Delta condemns ‘barbaric’ assaults on women at Ozoro festival

Delta State Government has condemned reports of women being harassed and sexually assaulted during the Ozoro Festival, describing the acts as barbaric and unacceptable. In a statement issued on Friday, the Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Charles Aniagwu, called on security agencies to investigate the incident and ensure that those responsible are […]

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Nigeria, UK seal £746m deal to redevelop Tin Can, Apapa ports

WhatsApp-Image-2026-03-19-at-4.19.52-pm: President Bola Tinubu and Prime Minister Keir Starmer at Downing Street in London on March 19, 2026. Photo: BBC Nigeria and the United Kingdom have signed a £746 million export finance deal to support the redevelopment of Lagos’ Apapa and Tin Can Island port complexes. As reported by the BBC, the agreement was finalised […]

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APC set for South-West zonal Congress March 25

Preparations are in top gear for the March 25 Southwest zonal congress of the All Progressives Congress,APC, billed to hold at Onikan Stadium in Lagos. A statement jointly signed by the South-West Zonal Chairman, Mr Isaacs Kekemeke, Zonal Secretary, Mr Vincent Bewaji and Zonal Organising Secretary, Mr Lateef Ibirogba, urged all accredited delegates to be […]

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2027: Akeredolu’s wife declares senatorial ambition in Imo, joins Labour Party

Ondo State’s former First Lady, Mrs Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, has declared her intention to contest for the Imo East Senatorial seat in the 2027 general election on the platform of Labour Party, LP. She disclosed this after attending the LP’s National Executive Council (NEC) and stakeholders’ meeting held at the party’s national headquarters in Abuja on […]

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IGP Disu Seeks Stronger Collaboration with Police Trust Fund on Reforms

By John Dike, Osogbo The Inspector-General of Police, Mr Olatunji Disu, has called for enhanced collaboration with the Nigeria Police Trust Fund to drive ongoing reforms and improve operational efficiency within the Nigeria Police Force. He made the call on Thursday while receiving the Executive Secretary of the Fund, Mohammed Sheidu, and members of its […]

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